Westown: New City of the West – A model of Catalytic Greenfields Development
epidermix® 314 – High early-strength, epoxy repair putty for structural reinstatement to vertical, overhead concrete defects, which cure in damp conditions.
epidermix 345® High-performance structural epoxy adhesive with exceptional adhesion for wet-to-dry concrete, offering a longer 8-hour open time.
durarep FC – Single-component polymer-modified cementitious fairing coat used as a thin film coating to concrete and masonry surfaces.
Product used:
PROJECT LOCATION
Shongweni, KwaZulu-Natal.
SIZE OF PROJECT
2 000-Hectare urban development
Innovation is a cornerstone of Westown’s success.
From structural engineering to surface finishes, the development incorporates cutting-edge construction materials, technologies, and methods to ensure durability, efficiency, and adaptability.
a.b.e.® supplied a suite of high-performance structural and surface treatment systems:
epidermix® 314 – High early-strength, epoxy repair putty for structural reinstatement to vertical, overhead concrete defects, which cures in damp conditions.
epidermix® 345 – High-performance structural epoxy adhesive with exceptional adhesion for wet-to-dry concrete, offering a longer 8-hour open time.
durarep FC – Single-component polymer-modified cementitious fairing coat used as a thin film coating to concrete and masonry surfaces.
duragrout® and duragrout® GP – A non-shrink cementitious grout that can be used for bedding, grouting and repairing cavities in concrete. Consistency can range from flowable, fluid or ram to suit the application.
abe® chemical anchor MAXX – Bonded anchoring system with improved performance for anchoring into solid substrates.
OTHER PRODUCTS USED
(See under waterproofing project reference)
PROJECT START & END DATES
2023
a.b.e.® Distributor
Stefanutti Stocks Coastal – Main Contractor
SPECIALIST APPLICATOR
Darryl Laycock